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gr1e adlest.

WISCONSIN.--Rev. Miss Bartlett, of
Madison, has SO far recovered her over
worked energies as to again engage in
pulpit and parish work, and with unan-
imous call from the society at Marke-
san, she entered upon her labors May q,
and her earnest effort, fully supported by
the people, ought to insure success. The
society has been without a pastor since
Mr.. Critchett accepted call to Pennsyl-
vanis. ALI seem reioiced to again have
regular services. Miss Bartlett enters
upon her duties there with equal salts
faction. II her improving health will
sustain her, she will find work enough to
do.
Neenah and Menasha.-The ladies of
the parish at Neenah and Menosha held
a crazy tea party at the spacious resi-
dence of A. j. Webster, Friday evening,
June 3. A goodly attendance from all
societies made it very pleasant COM
pany, from which over twenty dollars
we're received. The few good workers in
this society perform their duty faithfully.
Mrs. ID. b. Lewis left, June 4, for Europe,
where she intends TO spend a year. Her
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My Suggestion
"UNIvERsALIsM ASSERTED"

On the authority of reason, the fathers,
and Holy Scripture. By the Rev.
Thomas Allin, of England. Published
by Elliott Stock, and sold by The Uni
versalist Publishing House, Western
Branch. Price $l.25. The second edi-
ton Of this valuable book has been en-
larged, and is highly commended by the
English and American press, as the fol-
lowing brief extracts will show:
"The popular revolt against the doctrine of
the future endless punishment of the wicked
is one of the most striking features of the age.
The book before us is another able
contribution to the humane and rational view
of the subject. The subject is discussed
mainly in the light of Scripture teaching
The authors aim is to show that Scripture,
rightly translated and interpreted, renders no
support to the common belief but on the con-
trary distinctly sustains the faith in the final
salvation of all men. We heartily welcome
this book, and commend it to the notice of all
who take an interest in the subject, which it
ably and temperately discusses. The In
Qltirer.
'Inls DOCK is plea for Universalism, the
ultimate triumph of Christ in the recovering
of the human race from the effects of moral
transgression. The publication of such books
as this, and their number daily increases,
shows that the opinion is gaining hold of
some kind on the Christian public.
1t is impossible not to be struck by the col
lection of texts thus brought together by Mr..
Allin, and those who dispute his conclusion
from them are bound to show that his arrange
ment is faulty one. With an impas-
stoned peroration Mr.. Allin closes remarka-
BILE volume which must attract attention,
irish Ecclesiastical Gazette.
There is evidence in this book of a good
deal of reading and thought. "-Chttrch Bells
1.-THE terrible dogma of eternal punishment
is fast losing its hold on mems minds, and if
anything could hasten its decadence it would
be such calm and instructive reasoning, based
throughout on the broad meaning of the BIZ
Bile, as to be found In this book."-Bri0hton
Herald.
This book shows that the larger hope is not
tolerant of evil, but explains and justifes its
proper penalties, while it affirms the actual re-
demption and restoration of mankind to God
and goodness. "-ChTisttdn World.
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bsence will be seriously felt in the twin

absence will be seriously felt in the twin
cities.
Ft. Atkinson.-In my business peram-
bulations, happened to remain here
over Sunday, and of course went to
church. Here they have very pretty
edifice, rather small, but exceedingly
pretty and pleasant; congregation Of
about seventy; Sunday school - fifteen
a year ago, now fifty. A choir of young
people; splendid Two Of the leading men
take up the collection. The pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Spafford, is young but earnest. In
series of sermons on the life of Jesus,
this one was upon his doing. Text: He
went about doing good" The sermon
was not so much history and deduction
as series of beautiful pictures, in which
faitbfulnese, love, beautiful life and cour-
age were excellently drawn. 1 was glad
I was there. Under these inspirations,
the society ought to grow and the pastor
certainly will. BIB.
IDAHO.-Br. 0rs0n Van else writes
from "Camp near Salmon River" May
%, and says: "Whst power is there in a
pen, or in surveyors hand, to tell you
Gas promised Lee Fairchild woulO of
the faithful love and hope and hospitality
of our society at Lewiston, Idaho? A
people in earnest, seeking to save; a prayer
meeting full of the Spirit; Sunday
school bright with fulfilment and promise;
a church centrally planted; believing
flock greatly desiring shepherd to abide
with them, just now enjoying the help
and companionship OF our dear Br. Fair
child; this it was our privilege to see at
Lewiston, Idaho, during recent sojourn
there"
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| of and condemned unanimously by the
Convention at it's most numerously at
tended session. The opinion of the as
sembly found expression in the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, The Universalist Sunday schools
realize the Importance of intoxicating princi-
Piles of temperance in the Sunday school,
therefore,
Resolued, That we will use every effort to
advance the cause of temperance in our
schools; that we view with great alarm the
increasing tendency of the young to indulge
in the use OF tobacco; and that we earnestly
urge upon our clergy and superintendent
of Sunday schools the importance of enforc-
ing total abstinence from the use of tobacco
by precept and example.
W. A. Mattice moved that the papers
read by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Marble be
published in The UNIvERsALIsT, should
the editor favor their appearance; and
Mrs. Marble was instructed to forward
her paper and that of Mrs. Wright.
The Committee on Nominations made
the following report:
For President-Rev. VIM. R. Dobbyn.
For Vice President-W. A. Mattice, Apple
ton.
Secretary and Corresponding Secretary
F. P. RundeIl, Minneapolis.
Treasurer-Rett Olmstead, Rochester.
Executive Committees. A. Stockwell. J.
T. Baker, Rev. M. D. Shutter, Minneapolis;
Rev. W. s. Vail, st. Paul; Mrs. Cass Cutler,
Anoka.
Adjournment followed.
The evening session was devoted to the
discussion of " The Spirit in the Sunday
school," under the head of " Reverence"
Rev. M. d. Shutter gave a very edifying
address. "The Missionary Spirit was
discussed in practical and forceful way
by Mr.. Rundell, and Loyalty" was ex-
allied by Rev. W. 8. Vail, Of st. Paul.
The audience was large and enthusiastic.
The Wednesday morning session was
devoted to the asking and answering OF
questions. s. A. Stockwell received the
questions, gave his answers, and there
after requested answers from other men,
bers of the Convention. This proved
very interesting and profitable hour.
This brought to close what is said to
be the most animating and profitable Sun
day-school Convention ever held by our
denomination in this State.
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Beautiful SONGS
PROF. STRAUSS new BOOK.
Good Music and Excellent Hymns
FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.

BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is the name of new
Sunday-school singing book, by the popular
composer and compiler of music, PROF s. w .
STRAUB, of Chicago. The hymns in this book
are of high Christian character and possess
more than ordinary merit, while the tunes
are rich in melody and harmony. They have
a swing and spontaneity about them that can
not fail TO inspire every one who sings or hears
them. While they are easy, they are not
trashy" nor incorrectly composed. The mel
odies do not run SO high as to injure chill
dren's voices, as many do. The large and clear
type used in BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is a feature
that is unusual and very important.
BEAUTIFUL SONGS" contains 1872 pages,
and is well printed and strongly bound. with
handsome covers. We offer it to our Univer.
salist Sunday-schools, believing it will prove
as popular and well-adapted to their wants as
the other works of this well-known composer,
author of'THE LIVING FOUNTAIN" "MoREING
LIGHT" and Grown OF GLORY"
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The MINISTER'S ASSISTANT. - Price
$1.0O, postage paid, without discount.
The compiler, Rev. George Hill, whose
large experience fully qualified him for
the work, has selected fitting words from
the Scriptures for the ten Funeral Servi-
ces here arranged, as also for other pub
lie occasions, such as All Souls Day,
Easter, Soldiers Decoration Day, Chill
dren's Sunday, Fast, Thanksgiving, Lay
ing the Corner Stone, the Dedication Of
Churches, Ordination of Ministers, Tenn
perance Meetings and Charitable Occa-
sions. There are also selections for the
sick, afflicted and aged all compiled
wholly from the Bible and admirably
adapted to the uses to which they are
assigned. Ruled blank leaves are in
serted at intervals through the book and
at its close, affording opportunity for re-
cording such additional passages as spe-
cial need may seem to require.
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Che anterinr.

ILLINOIS. = Chicago and Vicinity
The bazaar recently held by the Church
of Our Father, North Division, Melted
800 a splendid result for young par
ish. Last Sunday was Children's Day in
this church. There were floral decora-
tons and sermon by the pastor on the
topic, "God-fearing YOUTH" A good con-
gregstion was present. Three children
were ohristened, which starts this new
church well in this Christian celebration.
At the Helper concert exercises in the
evening, the children did exceedingly
well and the house was crowded. A
choir has been formed composed of
young people.
st. Paurs Sunday. school observed it's
forty-fourth anniversary Sunday and the
day. was emphstically Children's Day.
The school assembled in the large audi
ence room in full force, and addresses
were made by the superintendent
Charles l.. Hutchinson, and the pastor
Prizes were distributed and there was
good music by the choir and school. The
decorations of the platform and altar
were rich and elaborate. One infant was
dedicated.
AvOn.-The first Sunday in June, was,
as usual, observed as Children's Day.
Our church home was appropriately and
tastetully decorated with flowers and
evergreen. Though heavy rain fell
just at the time for people to convene, the
house YVES we'll filled to enjoy the chill
dren's service. A sermon was preached
to parents and children, after which fif-
teen children, ranging in age from baby
hood to fourteen years, were dedicated to
the service Of the Lord. 1t was indeed a
beautiful sight to see SO many little ones
kneeling at Gods altar to receive the
pledge of the church to assist the parents
in bringing them up sin the nurture and
admonition of the Lord" With the Psalm
ist we felt to say, "Both young men and
maidens, old men and children, let them
praise the name Of the Lord; for his name
alone is excellent; his glory is above the
earth and heaven"
Decatur.-"F Flower Sunday" was ob-
served here as usual. The audience
room was tastefully decorated, not by
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Our jersey Church.

The ground has been broken, little
east of the present church, for the
foundation OF the new editice. Our COM
mittee have wisely and cautiously ma
tured their plans, and the beginning has
been rather slow, but it is hoped that the
new sanctuary will be ready for dedica-
ton and occupancy by the time of our
Association, which meets in September.
Our good people, both in and out of
church fellowship. are working harmoni-
ously for new church. The sisters have
a successful "Mite Society" in operation.
Our people have been taxed above their
usual amount Of salary during the past
year in addition to building new church,
as they support preaching twice month
instead of once, in order to have resi-
dent minister. Whether they can con-
tinue to do so is a question with them.
However, the field here is a broad and
promising one, and there ara indications
that we are taking a deeper hold upon
the minds of the people. It is my desire
to labor at other churches during the
summer, and, whenever practicable, to re-
lieVe them OF the financial burden of one
Sunday in the month.
The Reynoldsburg Church
has not yet fully decided to have regu-
lar services, but 1 think it is their desire
to do so. I spent the fourth Sunday OF
May with them, and have appointments
Deaths and removals have weakened us
here, but our good people are true to the
faith and need but to take courage and
move forward, with determination never
to cease.
at Mink Street schoolhouse,
1 have a regular service, which indicates
some good results. We have no organ
ization here, but some staunch Uniyers-
alists, and our congregations, small at
first, are increasing.
Prof. ]. P. MacLean,
lectured at the Pataskala opera house,
few weeks before his voyage to Scotland,
and leaves great many admirers here,
even among our orthodox citizens. 1
will have the honor of supplying for him
at Miami City, the third Sunday.
Albert K. BEEN.
recently returned from Florida, licen-
tiate in our church, preached for our Jer-
sey people, in my absence, few weeks
ago. This young brother is member of
the Jersey church, and exhibits true
worth.
The Central Association
made me committee ON subjects for the
program for the ensuing session. The
following is proposed, subject to change
if necessary practical Worship" Rev.
Mrs. A. E. Danforth; "What Shall
We Preach and Do to be Saved and
to Save the World?" Rev. DIR. VIM.
Tucker; "How May We Interest Young
Men and Women in Church Enter
prises?" Albert X. BEEN; Show May
We make the Most of Song Service in
Church and Sunday SCHOOL," o. P. Mer-
rill; The Pastor and His Duties, from a
Layman's Point of View," John Potter;
sour Outside Friends and Liberal Or
thodox Sympathizers, the Jersey pastor.
Let us all be prepared for hearty dis
cussion OF these topics. F. M. YATES.
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DEDICATION CERTIFICATES.


We call the attention of our pastors to
these certificates which they will find con-
venient and acceptable to give to the pa
rents of children dedicated on Ch1ldren's
Sunday.
These are elegantly printed and on fine
tinted paper, each being supplied with
beautiful and nicely fitted envelope. They
are printed from engravings gotten up
specially by Rev. DR.. Gunnison, of Brook
Ign, N. Y, at large expense, and are re-
garded as superior in taste and beauty to
anything of the kind ever published. All
who have seen them say they are just the
thing.
Price, ten for $100, or $500 per hun
dred, postage paid. Send 10 cents for a
sample.
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The EAST.

yERMONT.-Rev. T. w. Illman is al
ready at work is his new parish at Brat
tleboro.-Hon. Nelson Gay, of Gaysville,
one OF our most active laymep, was re-
Gently thrown from his carriage and ia
tally injured. It is feared that the par
ish in Gaysville will be seriously crippled
by his death.
MASSACHUSETTS, Parish Intelli-
gence.-The Arlington pastor has been
voted an increase of 5000 in his salary
Rev. A. E. White conducts the exposition
of the international Lessons at Wesley
an Hall for June. The Lawrence parish
has arranged for the liquidation OF its
debt $4,70O. A new organ Is to go into
the church.-Rev. DR.. Patterson, OF Rox-
bury, is the victim of eciatica. 1t is believ-
ed the attack will not be serious.-Rev.
DR.. Bolles, of Salem, formally accepts the
call to New York.
CONNECTICUT The Annual Ses-
sion Of the Quinnebang Association was
held at Stafford, June 16 and 1.-THE
Middletown pastor had "house warm
ing" with attendant gifts, in the new par
sonage. Rev. 81. Closson is the fortunate
minister, highly esteemed by his large
and important parish.
NEW JERSEY Newark.-A letter
from this city to the Leader incidentally
adds: Our church in Newark Is doing
good work. Our finances never were
better and pastor and people are full OF
courage"
NEW YORK. = Rev. Mr.. Rogers is
pushing the canvass for his new Albany
church with characteristic vigor. He
now has $500 subscribed. Rev. Mr.
Temple, of Oneonta, will have an extend
ed vacation on account of overwork-
The annual excursion of All Souls
(Brooklyn) Sunday.school takes place
June 1S-The last meeting for the sea-
son OF the Universalist Club of New
York City was held June 8. Rev. 81. L.
Cushman, Of Providence, read paper
on "Oatholic Universalism."
PENNSYLVANIA.-Rev. F. A. Bisbee.
DIR. Gunnison writes in the Leader re-
speeding this we'll beloved brother: Des-
pite the announcement which was made
on misinformation of the return of Rev.
Mr.. Bisbee to his work in Philadelphia,
the fact remains, that he is still in WASH
ington where he is receiving treatment
for lsmeness. He entered the Homeo-
pathie Hospital of that city on the first of
February, and until the last week has
been in bed. During the last few days
be has been able to sit up and has taken
the outside air in a carriage. It was his
intention to return home and occupy his
pulpit on June 5. He is not yet well, but
is getting well, and with great care the in
dications are that he will be perfectly re-
stored to health by the fall. The sick
ness OF Br. Bisbee has been calamity not
only TO himself, but to the entire church
which could lily spare the devoted SER
vice Of this efficient and jealous worker,
and the prospect of his restoration will be
esteemed cause OF JOY by the circle of
his friends which include all who know
his worth and works. During his illness
his pulpit has been acceptably supplied
by Rev. I'll. r. Walwortb. Mr.. Bisbee
will spend the larger part of his vacation
at Blnghampton, N. Y.
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NORTHERN OHIO.

Akron, o., June s, 1SS7.-[To the
Editor of THE UNIvERsALIsT.l We are
authorized to extend a cordial invitation
to the friends and patrons of Buehtel
College to be present at the approaching
Commencement and enjoy the literary ex-
ercises and the social festivities of the oc.
casion, thus becoming better acquaint-
ed with the institution and the work it is
doing. 1t is a source of qualification to
those IN charge Of the management to
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK.
florist, but by the hands of the ladies Of

florist, but by the hands of the ladies Of
the congregation. The walls and chan
deliers were festooned with evergreens,
the choir-loft, pulpit, as well as the table
and stands in front, were entirely hidden
from view by artistic and beautifully
wrought floral designs, veritable
fower-land, typical of our home beyond
the skies. The choir, under the leader
ship of Br. d. l.. Bum, rendered en-,
chanting music. One of the anthems
sung was entitled The Lord is Mindful
of His Own" The theme OF the dis
course was From Nature to Natures
God.' The principal thought was-the
power to grow is with God; the power to
cultivate that growth is with man.
The most interesting feature of the
service was the reception of six persons
into full connection, being fitting re-
ward for faithful and conscientious
preaching Of the word by the pastor, Rev.
Sophie Glib. The evening services con-
sisted of cong service by the choir, rec
itations by Mrs. Ready, elocutionist, the
pastor and others. Both services were
participated in by large and apprecis-
tive audience.
OHIO.-Bryan.--Our people are very
happy over their future prospects. Rev.
Mrs. A. E. Danforth preached for us
May s, Is and 20, and we all feel that the
time has come for us to commence work
again, and that Mrs. Danforth was the
right person in the right place; and with
that kind of a feeling we started SUBJ
scription paper, and in two days there
was enough raised to support preaching,
and on June IL, Mrs. Danforth will be
with us to stay, and from that date on
we will have preaching every Sunday for
one year at least. Our Sabbath-school is
in fair condition, and as there are four
or five Universalist families just moved
into Bryan, we feel that from this time on
our church must prosper.
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"BEAUTIFUL SONGS"

BY Prof. 8. w. STRAUB, is the new Sun.
day-school singing book of this popular
musical composer. See advertisement
elsewhere for particulars. $3.50 per doz.
Single copies by mail, postage paid, 80
cents. Those ordering at dozen prices,
pay their own express charges. Our
Summer schools, in want of new book,
will do well to examine this new work.
Address the Western Branch.
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"ALCOHOL IN HISTORY"

DI NEW hIOHAHD EDDY, ID, d.
This valuable work, cyclopedia of
the subject, and wonderfully valuable
compilation of facts, which should be in
the possession Of all lecturers and preach
ers, La NOW READY and for sale at the
Western Branch. Price $1.50. Orders
promptly filled.
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OUR NEW LEAFLETS.

The Publishing House has just issued
two leaflets admirably adapted to spread
abroad the knowledge of our faith, which
are sold at merely nominal prices:
Three Lessons in Bible UniversaIism.
This is an eight page leahet. It is d.
vided into three parts: Part l, The Con
fict between Good and Evil: Part Q, The
Divine Fatherhood: Part 3, The Final
Restoration. 1t consists of questions
and answers in relation to these subjects.
Included in the answers are the Bible
references supporting them. This is a
very valuable missionary document and
Is worthy of large circulation.
1t will be sold at the following very
low prices: less than one hundred copies
one cent each; one hundred and more
copies at the rate of seventy-five cents
per hundred including postage in both
cases. Orders received for any num-
Der wanted.
The Belief Of Universalists.
This is another four-page leahet which
will be received with favor by all who
desire compact and forcible missionary
document for general circulation. 1t ia
entitled ga Statement of the Belief Of
Uniyersalists," and gives the distinctive
views OF our church with the Scriptural
references for Authorization.
The price is 25 cents per hundred-this
is at the rate of 16 pages for one cent. 1t
is the cheapest and best statement of our
belief now before the public. Buy it and
give away freely.
Address all orders for these leaflets
Universaiist Publishing House, Western
Branch, SO Dearborn street, Chicago.
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HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
In Nervous Dyspepsia.
DR.. R. s. McCombs, Philadelphia, Pa,
says: 81 have used it in nervous dyspepsia
with success. 1t is good nervous tonic"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-18

The Publishing House has just issued
two leaflets admirably adapted to spread
abroad the knowledge of our faith, which
are sold at merely nominal prices: